David Pastrnak announces death of newborn son

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Bruins star David Pastrnak has shared the heartbreaking news that his newborn son, Viggo Rohl Pastrnak, passed away last week.

In a post to his official Instagram account early Monday morning, Pastrnak wrote:

Viggo Rohl Pastrnak
June 17th 2021 - June 23rd 2021 🕊

We have an Angel watching over us and we call him SON. You will be loved FOREVER🤍

Please respect our privacy as we are going through these heartbreaking times.

Pastrnak and his girlfriend, Rebecca Rohlsson, had announced in January that they were expecting a baby boy.

Viggo Rohl Pastrnak was born June 17 and died six days later on June 23.

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